Lyddington Bede House
Last Thursday I called in at the English Heritage property Lyddington Bede House.
Its a small property, once a Medieval Palace for the Bishop’s of Lincoln, has an interesting history. It is set in a chocolate box village called Lyddington in Rutland, a little off the beaten track but worth a visit. Here are three images. There are ground floor rooms and then the Bishop’s Great Chamber above it with a wonderful Tudor Ceiling. Above that there s a roof space constructed of timbers. Incidentally, there is a nice pub not far away too that makes its own beer. As I was driving I was unable to sample that liquid refreshment!
This is a quote from the English Heritage website for the property.
Set beside the church of the picturesque ironstone village of Lyddington, Lyddington Bede House originated as the medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln. By 1600 it had passed to Sir Thomas Cecil, son of Queen Elizabeth’s chief minister, who converted it into an almshouse for 12 poor ‘bedesmen’ over 30 years old and two women (over 45), all free of lunacy, leprosy or the French pox. Visitors can wander through the bedesmen’s rooms, with their tiny windows and fireplaces, and view the former bishops’ Great Chamber on the first floor, with its beautifully carved ceiling cornice. Come and discover this delightful visitor attraction in Rutland.